Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba attacked by dreaded FIFA virus

Barcelona are back in training after yet another never-ending international break that saw most of Luis Enrique's men travelling countless miles around the globe to fulfill their duties with their respective national teams. Unfortunately, the FIFA virus has struck again, weakening the Catalans' squad significantly in the process.

Lionel Messi did join the Argentinean national team in their tour of the United States but, to many supporters' dismay, did not play a single minute of football as a precautionary measure. Surprisingly, the No. 10 failed to return to Barcelona for further checks once his injury became apparent and stayed with his Argentina teammates as previously scheduled.